Argyle Lake State Park
Nature preserve
533 acres4.2 mi of trail
Equestrian TrailHorseshoe TrailWhite Pines TrailLonesome Oak Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Emmet Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Emmet Township
The biggest trail networks: Argyle Lake State Park (4.2 mi). 5% of Emmet Township’s land is conserved, about 1,046 acres. 713 acres are parks and preserves, 633 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
5%
1,046 acres · of 32.4 sq mi of land
Trails
4.2 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
713 ac
633 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
10%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
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The longest trail network is Argyle Lake State Park, with 4.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Spring Lake Park
Park
173 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Wigwam Hollow
Nature preserve
18 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
1,046 conserved acres
5% of Emmet Township’s land. Who manages Emmet Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources533 ac
Private owners183 ac
State conservation179 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits165 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)90 ac
Regional Water Districts63 ac
State Recreation Area · 533 acConservation Easement · 480 acPrivate Conservation · 183 acUnknown · 17 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 313 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Lake State Park State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 533 | Open |
| Thistle Hills Land and Water Reserve Private Conservation | Private owners | 183 | Closed |
| Wigwam Hollow Unknown | Land trusts & nonprofits | 17 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Emmet Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Emmet Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Campgrounds in Emmet Township
Primitive Pines 1In Spring Lake Park · Spring Lake Park
DirectionsPrimitive Pines 2In Spring Lake Park · Spring Lake Park
DirectionsTwin Oaks CampgroundIn Argyle Lake State Park · Argyle Lake State Park
DirectionsTrails & water
4 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Horses · 2.4 miUnpaved · 2.0 mi
Equestrian Trail2.4 mi
Horseshoe Trail0.5 mi
White Pines Trail0.4 mi
Lonesome Oak Trail0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Emmet Township
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 33 | 38 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 65 | 50 | 38 |
| Rain (in) | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
January is the driest month (1.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 5.2 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Emmet Township →
Next door
Emmet Township and its neighbors
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Macomb15 miMacomb City Township15 miColchester Township6.3 miEmmet Township4.2 miChalmers Township2.5 miHire Township2.1 miSciota Township0.5 miMacomb Township0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmet Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Macomb | 5% | 1.4 | 87 | 92% | A |
| Macomb City Township | 5% | 1.4 | 87 | 92% | A |
| Hire Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sciota Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Macomb Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Colchester Township | 10% | 0.3 | 418 | 78% | A− |
| Chalmers Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Emmet Township
Where can I hike in Emmet Township?
The longest trail networks: Argyle Lake State Park, 4.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Emmet Township’s trails?
Argyle Lake State Park and Spring Lake Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Emmet Township?
3,294 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Emmet Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 729 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Emmet Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →